Asked by Emily Lavin on Apr 30, 2024
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What is/are the correct code(s) for a patient with COPD and an acute lower respiratory infection?
A) J44.0
B) J44.0, J22
C) J44.1
D) J44.1, J22
COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
An infection that affects the airways and lung tissues, causing symptoms such as coughing, difficulty breathing, and fever.
- Master and employ appropriate ICD-10 codification for a range of respiratory ailments.
- Identify the contributing elements to acute and chronic respiratory failures along with their coding.
Verified Answer
ZK
Zybrea KnightMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The correct code for COPD is J44.0 or J44.1, depending on the severity. The acute lower respiratory infection can be coded as J22. Therefore, the best choice is B, which includes both codes for COPD and the acute lower respiratory infection.
Learning Objectives
- Master and employ appropriate ICD-10 codification for a range of respiratory ailments.
- Identify the contributing elements to acute and chronic respiratory failures along with their coding.